The Dáil would only sit one day a week during January under new proposals to tackle the pandemic. It is proposed that TDs gather only on Wednesdays for a maximum of six hours from next week.
Sittings would only take place in the Convention Centre and would be limited to 45 members, unless legislation is being considered.
Also, no Oireachtas committees would be allowed where members are physically present. The plans would not allow topical issues or private members business.
The proposals are likely to be contentious and have to be agreed by the Dáil Business Committee. However the Government has a majority of members on the committee.